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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
5
Local residents and visitors enjoy Thanksgiving and holiday events across Hanover, York Springs, Berlin Junction, and surrounding towns. Notables include Mrs Rose Kangler moving address, R M Baritz in town, and bonds handled by Dick at Williams Co. with New Oxford area ties.
Anna Marie Shrader, daughter of Mr and Mrs A S Shrader of Hanover street, died hours after birth on Monday. Interment was made at Conewago chapel on Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice M. Stock age 72 and widow of E C Stock died Sunday at her Gettysburg home after months of illness. Survived by husband and children Pauline Stock Nina Stock and Guy M Stock with brother Dr E H Markley and sister Mrs C W Gardner Also a longtime Baltimore resident the family kept a summer fruit farm near Idaville Funeral held Wednesday at home with burial in New Oxford cemetery
Daniel S. Eck aged 87 died at his Fairfield home Sunday. Survived by four sons Frank in Bonneauville James in Fairfield John in Waynesboro Marshall in Gettysburg and two daughters Mrs Frank Todt McSherrystown and Mrs Charles Benchoff Waynesboro. One brother also survives. Funeral held Wednesday.
Joseph C. Lawrence died Monday morning at his home near Brushtown at age 41 from a disease complication. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lawrence and married Sept 18 1928 to Mary Althoff who survives with his parents and siblings Bernard Henry Richard David Claudine and Estella. He was a farmer. Funeral is Thursday morning.
Mrs Jennie A Miller 71 wife of J Frank Miller died at her Bonneauville home from a compilation of diseases. Born in Union township she was a daughter of the late John Rider. Survived by husband three daughters John J Miller one son nineteen grandchildren eight great grandchildren one sister and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at 8 30 am from the house with Requiem High Mass at St Josephs Church interment St Josephs cemetery.
George M Cromer of Hanover died Thursday from heart trouble after more than a year of suffering. He was 76 and survived by his wife Sarah Hooven Cromer and nine children including Mrs. William Becker Carlisle Pike Nathaniel Cromer Hanover Mrs. Charles Feeser York Calvin Cromer Clayton Cromer Hanover Mrs. Daisy Wentz and Mrs. Emory Wolf near York and Mrs. Edwin Becker and Mrs. John Noel of Hanover. Also surviving are brothers Levi Cromer Arendtsville and John Cromer Dillsburg and sisters Amanda Nitchman Lizzie Howe Lucinda Shue and Louise Griest. Funeral services were held Saturday at the house with Rev. W. 0D. Guss of St. Pauls Lutheran Church McSherrystown officiating. Burial was at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
James H. McMaster of McSherrystown died at home Saturday after a yearlong illness from complications of diseases. He was 74. Survived by wife Ida Cramer, two sons Kenneth L. and Gilbert F. McMaster of McSherrystown, daughter Mrs Eugene Hipp of Littlestown, two sisters Mrs T K Wireman and Mrs Louis Cramer, and one brother Alyosius McMaster of McSherrystown.
Advertises Kinney’s footwear lineup at 2.98 dollars per pair including ladies novelty slippers health shoes tan and black oxfords for girls and boys men’s shoes with growing girls and boys, located at Corner Center Square and Frederick Street in Hanover Pennsylvania.
Emory Wolf and family from New Oxford spent Sunday with Alex Wolf. Strasburg visitor Lester Rosenberger met Robert Dellinger and family. Mrs. Arthu Brame and Arth ur Jr. visited Calvin Musselman at Hanover. Easton area guests joined the Wirth family. The Pines church Ladies Aid supper is set for Saturday evening December 7 at 4 PM for 25 cents. Martha Minter returns to State Teachers College after Thanksgiving. Various family gatherings reported across York, Hanover, Shiremanstown, Aspers, Pine Run, and Gettysburg. A birthday party honored Mrs Annie Herman with a large guest list and a bountiful supper. New Chester school November attendance and enrollment figures cited. A religious Leadership Training class forms at Manor Lutheran, Doubs, Md. The study topic is The Story of Jesus led by Rev. Dr. M Hadwin Fischer and Rev. Dr. C H Shull.
Harry C. Coulson of Dillsburg weds Beulah A. Mummert of York Springs. Harry N. Laughman of Hanover weds Mary E. Hockensmith of Hanover. Charles Edward Krug of Littlestown weds Hilda Pauline Ferry of York County.
Anna V. Menges and husband transfer Hanover property to David Shadle and wife. Victor K. Jordan and wife transfer five Hanover lots to John J. Schmidt.
Announced is a 85 special permanent wave from December 2 to 14 featuring a special flat marcel. Mrs. Kennel at 408 S. Washington St Gettysburg has details and pricing.
Sylvester D. Bream son of Mr and Mrs A F Bream Gardners R3 wed Cecil E. Frost daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Frost Gardners R2. The ceremony at United Brethren parsonage Mt Tabor was officiated by Rev A C Crone. They will reside with the bride's parents.
Laird F. Beck of York and Miss Mary Myrtle Knight near Gettysburg wed Wednesday at Mt Joy Lutheran church. Rev. L. K. Young of Oberlin officiated. Young formerly served Mt Joy church.
Miss Gertrude Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Casper Myers near Bonneauville married George L McMaster son of Mr and Mrs John McMaster Tuesday last at St Josephs Catholic church Bonneauville Fr J P Enright officiated Attendants were Miss Mary Myers and Cyril McMaster A dinner followed at the bridegrooms home featuring a white silk georgette gown and a shower bouquet of roses
Miss Emma Barry and Benjamin H Jordon of Stanton Virginia married by deputy clerk William E. Olinger after being summoned to the courthouse to issue their license.
The Rev. Emory Stockslager of Trinity Lutheran Shanksville announced the marriage of his daughter Miss Sarah Mildred Stockslager to Carl D. Walter of Harrisburg son of John C. Walter Biglerville. The wedding was performed by the bride's father on March 18.
Charles F. Devine son of Mrs. Jo seph F. Keagy and Miss Margaret Nemeth both of Paradise were married Thanksgiving morning in St Marys Catholic church Paradise by Rev Father Fabian. Attendants were Miss Anna Keagy and Mark Smith Conewago. A wedding breakfast followed at the home of Mr and Mrs L C Smith. The couple, both employed at Paradise Protectory, will reside in Paradise for now.
Velma E. Slagle daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Slagle Hanover and Carlton Day formerly of Binghampton N Y were married on Wednesday at York. The couple will reside at the bride’s parents home for now.
John H. Basehore and Anna M. Wible both of Gettysburg wed at the newly remodeled St James Lutheran church with Rev. E J Bowman officiating. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs David Wible, Gettysburg, after a wedding trip. Miss Wible worked at Keith and Sheely’s law office. Mr Basehore is in the county’s insurance business.
In the December 3 meeting all members attended with Burgess Wagner present. The Finance committee approved bills totaling 771 dollars 63 cents including Wolf & Son Brashshears Feiser Steacy Wilton meters Smith Hosetter Co Edison and Metropolitan. A two year limit was added to the gas ordinance and the ordinance with rates was adopted unanimously. The secretary was ordered to contact Attorney Swope and the Hosetter Co regarding water usage. The meeting adjourned to December 27 1929 to finish the year's business.
Hampton reports an eighteen pound turkey offered by the Pru dental Life Insurance Co to the Assistant Superintendent and staff for selling the most insurance in two weeks. H B Wolf wins the turkey and retaliates with a twelve pound prize for his top seller. The article lists Thanksgiving visits, social gatherings, and local notices across Latimore and surrounding townships, including family visits and multiple household names. About forty dollars worth of chickens were stolen from Seright Hinkle's Reading township premises.
Lawrence Kaiser and Lewis E Moore of New Oxford were admitted to Warner hospital over the weekend. Several patients were discharged while others were admitted across Warner Hanover Gettysburg and Philadelphia facilities, including Elmer Strine and Ida Bishop. A Hanover hip fracture patient was treated after a slip on ice. 11 year old Donald Birkil was admitted to Hanover hospital with a skull tumor identified by X ray and slated for surgery.
James C. Horman was elected president and J Felix Sander vice president at the New Oxford school board meeting. Lloyd A Sponseller of Gettysburg will lead the Waynesboro VA plant after leaving Gettysburg Furniture, with plans to move his family to Virginia later. Five inches of snow fell Monday in the area.
The American Junior Red Cross roll call is complete in New Oxford public schools with every pupil enrolled. Total contributions amount to 14.43 dollars, split across Home Room A 2.85, Home Room B 3.11, Grammar Room 2.13, Intermediate 2.40, Grades 3-4 2.75, and Primary Room 1.14.
Raymond Billman of West High street was arrested November 28 on information by State Patrolman J. G. Warren on two charges. He paid a fine of 10 dollars and costs in each case before Squire Myers and was told to fix the bus before trying it again.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Harner near Swift Run welcomed a daughter. C Andrew Bigham in Gettysburg's Warner Hospital had a daughter. Harry Stavely of Philadelphia, son born November 21, is child of Louis Stavely of Littlestown. Laughman of Green Springs had a daughter on November 28. Sheelys near Littlestown welcomed a daughter. Bolin of McSherrystown had a daughter on November 26. Marcellus Smith of McSherrystown had twins, a boy and a girl, on November 26. Rudisill of York welcomed a daughter on November 26. Mrs. Rudisill is T J Little’s daughter of Hanover. Emily Ehrhart’s daughter Mrs. Hamm of Lynchburg had a daughter. Hamm is C W Hamm’s son. Friezer Mummert of Hanover had a son. Lawrence Shover in Straban township had a son.
Mr and Mrs C P Keefer of Lincolnway W visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J Z Rudisill in White Hall, sharing a social call and hospitality.
First Evangelical Lutheran will hold Sunday School at 9 a m and worship at 10 15 a m with a Christmas theme Getting Ready for Christmas Evening service at 7 p m featuring Unload Your Cares Choir under Miss Kathryn Winand Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m Catechism Saturday at 1 30 p m The choir prepares a Christmas cantata and the Sunday School a Christmas program on Christmas night
Forty Hours' Devotion begins with High Mass at St Marys on Sunday 7:30 a m with a procession. Sunday evening service at 7. Mon and Tue masses 5 30 and 7 30 with evening services 7 30. A Tuesday evening procession at the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev J R Stoudt pastor Sunday school 9 30 service 2 p m children Bible class 2 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m at Emanuel Chronister home Lincolnway W
St Pauls Reformed Church led by Rev H E Sheely hosts Church School at 9 a m worship at 10 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 p m The service marks Universal Bible Sunday recognizing the Word of God with the sermon titled The Bible Some thing of its History and Meaning All welcome.
Emmanuel Reformed Church Bottstown announces Sunday Church School at 9 a m and worship at 7 p m led by Rev H E Sheely The Universal Bible Sunday sermon will discuss The Bible Something of its History and Meaning The G M G consecration meeting is set at Mrs E E Jacobs home Friday at 7 15 p m The consistory meets at H S Shellenberger home Friday at 7 30 p m Hampton Reformed Church holds services Sunday at 10 a m York Springs Lutheran charge schedules Christmas services Chestnut Grove December 22 York Springs December 23 Lower Bermudian Christmas night
A Sunday religious notice announces a sermon at St John s Reform ed Church in New Chester at two o clock. The brief item emphasizes the service time and location for parishioners.
Sunday services announced with times at Hampton at 10 a m The Pines at 2 pm and Heidlersburg at 7 p m, outlining worship locations and hours for the day.
Announcements list Sunday School at 1 pm and church services at 2 pm at St Luke's Church.
The Red Blill school for November lists 51 enrolled pupils with 25 boys and 26 girls. Attendance rates and perfect attendance names are given, including Mabel Baker Claire Berecc Mervin Luther Mae Bow Roy Ross Dorothy Cramer and others. A separate Conewago school report shows high attendance with Mildred tousce Mary Costello Pauline How t ie Ruth Kopman Ruby Myers Betty Lace Gladys Spangler and more named among daily attendees.
The family extends grateful thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and at the funeral of our beloved wife and mother Mrs. Augustus Stough.
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